Period Living

Eat it all up

GRIDDLED CHICKEN WITH KALE, TARRAGON & HAZELNUT PESTO

Pesto is so much more than the classic basil and pine nut variety. I love to experiment with different green veg and hard cheeses to see what new deliciousness awaits. You don’t have to use all kale – swap some for parsley instead, or try using Brussels sprouts! You can also use Pecorino cheese or Manchego as an alternative to Parmesan.

SERVES 4, PLUS LEFTOVERS

• 4 free range skin-on chicken breasts• 500g new potatoes• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper• 2 tbsp olive oil for the pesto• 200g curly kale, cavolo nero or Brussels sprouts• 2-3 sprigs of tarragon, leaves stripped• 150-200ml extra virgin olive oil• 2 garlic cloves, crushed• 70g hazelnuts, blanched• 100g Parmesan, grated• Lemon juice, to

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Period Living

Period Living4 min read
Work With Nature
In August 2022, Andy was appointed head gardener at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, home to the Dukes of Marlborough since 1705. The 90 acres of formal gardens, created over the centuries, reflect a journey through the horticultural styles of the age
Period Living5 min read
Make An Entrance
Owners of period homes may find it more difficult to purchase an off-the-peg door due to non-standard openings and original glazing – leaving bespoke doors the only viable option. ‘Considerations such as size, colour, glass and ironmongery all influe
Period Living2 min read
Shady Characters
Silhouettes, formerly known as ‘shades’, emerged as a popular method of portraiture in the period from the 1500s to 1860, before the widespread use of photography in the mid-1800s. Often featuring a striking profile against a contrasting background,

Related Books & Audiobooks